Publications by authors named "Kazutaka Niiya"
Article Synopsis
- The study explored the connection between immunoglobulin A (IgA) levels and chronic liver disease in 478 patients at Nagasaki Harbor Medical Center, highlighting that higher IgA levels were found in patients with more severe conditions, such as Child-Pugh classification B and C and alcoholic liver disease.
- Analysis revealed that factors like high IgG levels, diabetes, and certain liver disease types contribute to elevated IgA levels, suggesting that elevated IgA might indicate increased liver disease severity.
- Results also showed a significant association between IgA levels and visceral fat, particularly in women, reinforcing the role of IgA as a potential marker for liver disease severity amidst rising cases of steatotic liver disease.
